failure to provide access to education or support educational activities

contant negative attitudes towards a children as evidenced by their language, tone of voice

caregivers that are appear oblivious or unconcerned about the whereabouts or activities of children in their care

caregivers that blame children for the behaviors of adults

Lack of supervision:

What is the child’s age, physical condition, mental abilities, coping capacity, maturity, competence, knowledge regarding how to respond to an emergency, and feelings about being alone?

The type and degree of indirect adult supervision. For example, is there an adult who is regularly checking in on the child? The ready availability of a responsible adult in case of emergencies?

Is the child being left alone all day, every day? Is he or she left alone all night?

What is the overall safety of the child’s environment, neighborhood, and home?

Child protection workers receive specialized training to investigate and make determinations of child maltreatment. If you observe children that you suspect are or have been neglected or abused, make a report to the appropriate humans services department or law enforcement.